Specialist Contracts Advisor

Golding Contractors Pty Ltd; Isaac Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight roster

Job summary

Golding Contractors is seeking an experienced Specialist Contracts Advisor to join our on-site team at South Walker Creek Mine. The role provides commercial support to project leadership, manages head contract and subcontractor obligations, and ensures compliant, value-driven outcomes on a 9-day fortnight roster.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will handle claims, amendments, and contract administration while coordinating with operations, vendors, and clients to deliver robust

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration or commercial management in mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles and claims processes.
• Experience interpreting head contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual and commercial advice on head contracts and subcontractors.
• Manage vendor, supplier and subcontractor contracts and onboarding.
• Prepare contractual correspondence, notices and registers.
• Identify and resolve contractual risks, variations and claims.
• Manage client and subcontractor claims and variations.
• Analyse project costs and commercial data for decision-making.
• Prepare contractual and commercial reports (daily to monthly).
• Lead site administration team and ensure project support.
• Maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effective commercial outcomes.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Quantity surveying

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Tools

Contract management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Golding is a successful mining, urban and civil infrastructure project management services business with projects and operations across Queensland and South Australia. We are reliable and cost effective, working hard to achieve successful outcomes for our clients by working with them in ways that create and deliver value.

We are currently seeking an experienced Specialist Contracts Advisor to join our team based at South Walker Creek Mine. Operating on a 9-day fortnight roster, this site-based role will be responsible for providing contractual and commercial support to project leadership teams while ensuring effective management of client and subcontractor contractual obligations.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager on site, you will play a key role in the administration and management of commercial and contractual activities across the project. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you will provide advice, manage claims processes, oversee subcontractor contracts, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project leaders on head contract and subcontractor matters.
• Manage vendor, supplier and subcontractor contracts, including subcontractor onboarding and approval processes.
• Prepare and administer contractual correspondence, notices, registers and supporting documentation.
• Identify, manage and resolve contractual risks, variations, scope changes and interpretation issues.
• Manage client and subcontractor claims, including progress claims, variations, delay claims and claim assessments.
• Analyse project costs and commercial data to provide insights and support project decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation of contractual and commercial reports, including daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Lead and support the site administration team, ensuring efficient delivery of administrative and project support functions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure contractual compliance and effective commercial outcomes across all project activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Demonstrated experience in contract administration, commercial management or quantity surveying within mining, civil construction or heavy industry environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles and claims processes.
• Experience interpreting and administering head contracts and subcontractor agreements.
• Well-developed commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to prepare contractual correspondence and reports.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• The ability to build positive working relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Why Join Golding:

• Employee-Centric Success: Our success is driven by the diverse talents and initiatives of our employees.
• Core Values: We operate with integrity and honesty, guided by our core values.
• Commitment to Excellence: We prioritize safety, respect for the environment, and quality assurance in all our operations.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.